Europe with sales in more than 70 countries around the world, is
opening its American headquarters in Charlotte, N.C.
At a time of impending change for healthcare providers, Linet Americas  
will expand the availability of its proven, easy-to-use and affordable  
hospital beds and related products to this new market with a showroom,  
warehouse and offices, adding over 50 jobs to the Charlotte region  
over the next three years.
"We are excited to make our leading designs available to a market  
facing intense pressures," said Colin Bain, president and chief  
executive officer of Linet Americas. "Healthcare providers have voiced  
the need for better options to help them solve practical issues,  
especially in a challenging environment.  By bringing the Linet  
technology to the American market, providers will now have a much  
needed alternative to what is currently offered."
Linet's simple, yet modern products, address the major issues facing  
hospitals today.  The products are easy to use and operate by staff  
and patients, easy to clean and maintain, and provide a superior  
warranty enabling a lower cost of ownership versus previous suppliers.  
For both healthcare providers and patients, Linet's hospital beds also  
offer unique solutions not previously seen before in America for  
patient rehabilitation, infection control, and pressure-sore prevention.
  "Our success can be attributed to our partnerships with healthcare  
professionals from all over the world to find better ways to improve  
the delivery of care," said Zbynek Frolik, founder and managing  
director of Linet.  "It gives me great satisfaction to see these ideas  
at work helping people everyday.  I look forward to now offering the  
American market the opportunity to experience the products of Linet in  
this important time of healthcare reform."
Founded just outside of Prague, Czech Republic in 1990, Linet has  
quickly become a leading producer of hospital beds and patient room  
equipment throughout the world. In fact, the products of Linet –  
hospital beds, mattresses, furniture and other medical care products  
are sold in over 70 countries on all continents. The success of Linet  
can be attributed to the company's quality products and original  
innovations that have been developed in close collaboration with  
healthcare professionals.
Linet Americas is the operating division of Linet that services the  
Americas marketplace. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North  
Carolina and provides localized sales and service to customers in the  
region. For more information, please visit www.linetamericas.com.
